How to Dispose of Oversized Garbage in 和光市

This guide explains how to dispose of oversized garbage in 和光市, broken down by application method, where to apply, fees, and points to note. In most cases oversized garbage requires advance application and does not appear on the collection calendar.

Steps to put out oversized garbage in 和光市

1. Check the size and type of the oversized garbage
   In 和光市, oversized garbage covers 縦24cm・横24cm・高さ35cmを超えるもの（一斗缶大におさまらないもの）. Check the item and its size before applying.
2. Apply to the reception center
   Apply by one of: 電話・インターネット・持ち込み. By phone, call 048-461-1577 (午前8時30分〜午後5時（土曜・日曜日、祝日、年末年始を除く）).
3. Buy and attach the disposal ticket
   Buy disposal tickets for the amount you're quoted. 清掃センターへ直接搬入は10kgあたり60円。戸別収集は家庭用品（掃除機・電子レンジ・扇風機・布団など）各500円、その他品目は3辺合計で260cm未満500円・260cm以上380cm未満1,000円・380cm以上1,500円。
4. Put it out on the collection day
   On the morning of the designated collection day, put it out at the specified place. 可（和光市清掃センター〈和光市下新倉6-17-1〉。和光市民に限る、運転免許証等の身分証明書が必要。月〜金8:30〜12:00／13:00〜16:00、土曜8:30〜12:00〈祝日除く〉）

Points to note when applying

テレビ・冷蔵庫・洗濯機/乾燥機・エアコン（家電リサイクル法対象品目）は対象外。土曜日は事業系ごみの受付なし。

Oversized garbage must be carried out yourself

With 和光市's door-to-door collection, in principle the applicant must carry the oversized garbage out to a designated spot in front of the building or on the premises themselves. Collection staff do not come into your room to pick it up, so dressers, beds, sofas, and large appliances can be a surprisingly heavy burden to move up and down stairs and carry out. It can be especially difficult on upper floors of buildings without an elevator, or for people living alone or the elderly to carry out on their own.

If you simply cannot carry it out yourself, or want to clear everything quickly without waiting for the collection day, one option is to use a junk removal company that handles carry-out and transport from inside your room. Since prices and services vary widely between companies, it's reassuring to compare quotes from several before deciding.

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